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Critical
- Science and Stories from the Brink of Human Life
- Narrated by: Dr Matt Morgan
- Length: 7 hrs and 41 mins
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Summary
‘A very special book filled with stories of survival, hope and loss.’
Adam Kay
'[Morgan's] wit and compassion are everywhere evident in this enlightening book, and he makes a welcome contribution to our understanding of these extraordinary times.'
Sunday Times
There is no room for error in the ICU. Full focus is required at all times.
It can be the difference between life and death.
Through the remarkable stories of his patients, Dr. Matt Morgan guides you through the body and its organs. He explains how various critical conditions arise, and all that goes into treating them – from the science, research and technology, to the tireless efforts of the doctors and nurses. This book gives you powerful insights about intensive care, many of which may prevent you, or those close to you, from ending up there. It will even teach you how to save a life.
Movingly and compassionately, Matt writes about the cases and the people that have stayed with him, both the recoveries and the losses. This book shows the fragility of life, but also the incredible resilience of the human body and spirit.
Sometimes darkness can show you the light.
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- Annonomous
- 14-10-20
absolutely loved it!
very interesting and a great listen! 100% reccomend. Made me think about a career in intensive care medicine and the personal stories made it applicable to real life :)
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-11-19
More medical knowledge
If I listen to.many more off these medical books I might not want to.ever go into hospital again !
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- Alison
- 08-02-21
Excellent book
Excellent book. Beautifully narrated. Would definitely recommend. It was thought provoking and educational, really enjoyed it
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- Amanda Cookson
- 10-10-19
Insightful
Loved the way Dr Matt tells the stories of individual parents and explains the why and how of intensive care.
Great listen.
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- Cookie Monster
- 22-06-19
Humbling
what an excellent read. I was captivated from the moment I first heard his voice. We are all guilty of taking medical staff for granted without a thought for what they have to endure. I finished this book coming away feeling very humbled. An absolute gem of a book.
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- A B.
- 24-01-20
The best book I have listened to in a very long time
Narrated by the author himself, engaging, complex but still clear and explanatory and easy to follow. I didn’t want it to end. I’ve read and listened to a lot of medical books and I can’t recommend this book highly enough. You don’t even need to be interested in medicine, if you’ve ever been ill or you know someone who is or you’re just interested in humanity this book is for you. I am buying this as a hard copy for my daughter and husband now.
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- Clifford
- 19-05-20
Life-changing
Simply Incridible, I like the humility in Matt’s professionalism. As a Nurse myself, Matt’s Insight motivates me more to consider are career move to intensive care in future . Thank you Dr Matt Morgan
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- LondonBubble
- 03-04-23
Well written and great narration
Really well written from someone with true inside experience, moving and frustrating at the same time.
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- Tishie de la Harpe
- 06-07-23
Brilliant
I really enjoyed every min of this book , I hope there are more Doctors out there like you.
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- lisa lewis
- 03-07-19
Makes me proud to work in ITU
From a critical care nurse with over 20years experience I loved this book.
Honest, sincere and easy to understand. Reflects so much of what we all feel.
We are privileged to work in Critical care and be part of such amazing teams and touch peoples lives when they are most vulnerable.
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